Micah 6:5
What does Micah 6:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Micah 6:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Micah 6:5 means
God further reminds His people of His past interventions on their behalf, specifically recalling the treacherous plan of Balak, king of Moab, and the divinely-altered prophecies of Balaam. He also points them to the journey "from Shittim unto Gilgal," key locations in their entry into the Promised Land. These reminders serve to confirm God's constant protection against their enemies and His fulfillment of His promises, aiming to make them acknowledge His "righteous acts" and their own profound ingratitude.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him; remember from Shittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know the righteous acts of Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him; remember from Shittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know the righteous acts of Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949O my people, keep in mind now what was designed by Balak, king of Moab, and the answer which Balaam, son of Beor, gave him; the events, from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may be certain of the upright acts of the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862O My people, remember, I pray you, What counsel did Balak king of Moab, What answer him did Balaam son of Beor, (From Shittim unto Gilgal,) In order to know the righteous acts of Jehovah.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752O my people, remember, I pray thee, what Balach, the king of Moab, purposed: and what Balaam, the son of Beor, answered him, from Setim to Galgal, that thou mightest know the justice of the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890My people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, from Shittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know the righteousness of Jehovah.
Context
Continuing the historical recounting from verse 4, this verse provides additional examples of God's faithfulness and protection. The references to Balak, Balaam, and the journey from Shittim to Gilgal are specific memories designed to demonstrate God's "righteous acts." This builds on the previous evidence of His goodness, reinforcing the undeniable nature of His benevolent actions before the dialogue shifts to the people's response and their own offerings.
v.4For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of bondage; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
v.5This passage
v.6Wherewith shall I come before Jehovah, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old?
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 31:16
Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against Jehovah in the matter of Peor, and so the plague was among the congregation of Jehovah.
- Ephesians 2:11
Wherefore remember, that once ye, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called Circumcision, in the flesh, made by hands;
- Joshua 10:42
And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because Jehovah, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.
- Numbers 25:1
And Israel abode in Shittim; and the people began to play the harlot with the daughters of Moab:
- Jude 1:11
Woe unto them! for they went in the way of Cain, and ran riotously in the error of Balaam for hire, and perished in the gainsaying of Korah.
- Deuteronomy 8:18
But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.
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